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PostgreSQL Data Types - UUID
Versions: PostgreSQL 8.x and 7.x
| PostgreSQL - UUID | |
|---|---|
| Syntax | UUID |
| Data | Universally unique identifier |
| Version Differences | PostgreSQL 8.3 and later - UUID data type is available |
| Storage Size | 16 bytes |
| Standards | PostgreSQL Extension |
An example of UUID:
A0EEBC99-9C0B-4EF8-BB6D-6BB9BD380A11
PostgreSQL UUID - Equivalents in Other Databases
| Database | Data Type and Conversion |
|---|---|
| SQL Server | UNIQUEIDENTIFIER |
| Sybase ASE | CHAR(32) for UUID values without dashes, or CHAR(36) for UUID values with dashes; NEWID() function can be used to generate UUID values |
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